A fine band of the BT ‘A’ team turned up last Sunday for a working bee on the new Steamfields Track. There was no need for a pre-working bee fitness assessment as anyone who could manage the 80 meter ascent through blackberry to the level of the new track was obviously up for the task. The group constructed 5-600 meters of new track traversing the northern face which overlooks the old Wairakei Power station road. This will be part of the new access to the park from Wairakei Resort via the 9 hole golf course area.

Currently there is a completed loop of about 3km of the Steamfields track which is accessed off Outback. Watch for the signs on the road where you would normally go left downhill and through the thermal mud area (about two thirds the way round Outback). The track meanders through some nice bush before returning to Outback above the scary narrow bridge over the road. It is officially grade 3 (some have said unofficially grade 3.8) and is great addition to the park which will only improve with time.

Thanks to all those who turned up and especially to Eddie for the organisation.